THE SHORT VERSION
Hat Yai to Nakhon Si Thammarat at a glance.
- From
- Hat Yai หาดใหญ่
- To
- Nakhon Si Thammarat นครศรีธรรมราช
- Road distance
- About 195 km
- Straight line
- 168 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~2 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Hat Yai
Hat Yai is southern Thailand's largest city and the main hub for buses to the deep south and Malaysia. It has a main bus station and a separate minivan station.
- Hat Yai Bus Station
Near CentralFestival. Buses across the south and to Bangkok. - Hat Yai Minivan Station
Minivans to towns across the south.
Arriving in Nakhon Si Thammarat
Ask the seller where the service ends in Nakhon Si Thammarat. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Nakhon Si Thammarat, the road continues.
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Hat Yai from Nakhon Si Thammarat by road?+
About 195 km by road (168 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Hat Yai to Nakhon Si Thammarat take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 2 h 30 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Hat Yai?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Hat Yai include Hat Yai Bus Station, Hat Yai Minivan Station, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai guide.
Where does the bus from Hat Yai arrive in Nakhon Si Thammarat?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Hat Yai to Nakhon Si Thammarat?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Hat Yai to Nakhon Si Thammarat bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Nakhon Si Thammarat by bus?+
Direct buses from Nakhon Si Thammarat include Donsak, Surat Thani, Krabi Town, Bangkok, Phuket Town and more. See all connections on our Nakhon Si Thammarat bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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